“Okay... don’t get dirty” “I feel like I should be doing this in private” I haven’t laughed so hard all day!! 😂😂 You’re so cute I love your reviews and energy!! 💫💘💜💗🦋☀️
@@selfhealherbs13ms I'm glad. A couple of years ago I bought one like that from Etsy not even thinking about that issue so now I'm always having to stick it in a needle/hook sizer. I went back & checked other sellers & sure enough the size is always covered up! I'm sure yours are wonderful! :D
Thanks for doing this. You're informative and entertaining. I admire your energy and enthusiasm. Unless I'm reading it wrong, you haven't posted in over a year. So sad! Hope you're doing well though.
I mainly use Susan Bates hooks. I have the crochet dude ergo handle also. I pushed some paper towel down in the hole. It helps raise the hook and add that little extra length. It takes a little getting used to but it really does relieve stress on your hand and wrist.
i know this video is a little older but thank you SO much for making it, i was thinking of getting the susan bates 2 pack you reviewed. now i know that would've been a disaster haha! the pencil grip + rubber band sounds really secure and i'm going to give that a try.
When we were younger, my cousin and I put pencils grips on our crochet hooks. That worked pretty good for us, and the was easy slip them on or stretch them a bit to fit the thicker hooks.
I hopped on Amazon right as you finished and bought the boye crochet dude, as boye are my preferred hook. I really like it a lot for big projects like blankets or shawls. Thank you for the review!👍
Oh my gosh! I bought the SB foam cushions before I saw your review. I got the thing on, but I had to use scissors to cut it off my hook. I took your advise and bought some pencil grips from Dollar Tree. Works just fine. Thank you!
OMGosh! Just found your channel. You are hysterical! "I feel like I should be doing this in private." The review is much appreciated, but the humor is the best! Thanks for sharing with us, Janet.
Hi, I wanted to clarify something about the wood egg thing. Crochet hooks are made of two different types of metal that define their size. Aluminum hooks are the bigger colorful ones. Steel hooks are the silver itty bitty ones. If you notice on the wood egg thing it states for "steel crochet hooks". The may make another size wood egg for the bigger Aluminum ones. I hope this helps.
The blue foam cushion works on the steel crochet hooks that are used for crocheting with cotton threads used for making doilies. I personally use it and it really makes a huge difference.
Little John you're awesome yes you're the queen and months ago I had said that. Your crocheting is unique. So the other day I looked up' I was trying to make a hat and wasn't sure what kind I want to make, so I enter unique crochet hats and what do you know' you're the first one who came up I just thought I'd let you know that, because I think you are unique😍
Thank you for presenting this video. I was impressed with the Boye's crochet hook handle so much, I purchased one and LOVE IT! It works great. Now I can use my Boye Hooks again without my hand spamming. I love it so much I got a second one, it will arrives tomorrow cheeper than my 1st one with the cyber Monday sale on Amazon for $6.68. A deal!. Walmart is asking $18.87 for the same item. It's for a second hook or emergency useage if the 1st one breaks.
Thank you very much for helping me with the crochet hooks video I am a new crochet learning how to crochet and I need it something like what you were describing for the cushy cook something to make supper so thank you very much you’re a wonderful person and you describe things very very well
I've tried several ergonomic crochet hooks to try and prevent the pain in the side of my hand and wrist, but I've found that changing the way I hold the hook tends to aggravate my wrist even more. I loved your reviews though, because I had the coil-looking one in my Amazon list to try out and you just saved me time, money and possibly whatever I would've broken throwing the hook after trying to get the grip on. 😂
I love your reviews! I always try and guess how many balls of yarn you will give an item. I'm usually right. I'm giving your channel 5 balls of yarn! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶Thanks for sharing!
Great reviews. I've been trying to find stuff like this for a couple weeks now. I tried some furls, but they kept breaking on me, because I use hooks that are 4.5mm and smaller, all the way down to .4mm yup. I am working my way down to crochet items for doll houses, so you can imagine how painful that can get. Those tiny metal hooks are not only difficult to hold, but extremely painful after only a few minutes of working non stop. I'm hopeful I will either find a solution, or maybe come up with one on my own. I even just wrapped a bunch of yarn around one of mine once.. It worked, but I could no longer see the size. After a while I forgot which hook it was and had to unwrap it.. heh Thanks so much for your reviews, they are greatly appreciated.
I have the boye green and blue (I call it my crochet bobber cause it looks like a fishing bobber) I use it for both boye & susan bates it works great. I have MS & it takes allows me to still be able to crochet
I have the blue Susan Bates grips. I only put them on my smaller hooks and Sharpie on the size. Tip: just use the dish soap, put it in the tube and use downward force. I knew it would never come back off. Lol. I just had that thought when I bought them. They do feel good in the hand and make using small hooks easier. Loved the review and laughed a lot. Made my Saturday morning😂
Hey Girl, I prefer the boye crochet hooks over the susan bates hooks. The working part of the shaft is longer on the boye brand and they have a more tapered point in their hook as compared to susan bates. That boye ergo crochet hook holder is amazing. It made it possible to enjoy the process of crocheting once again. I've bought several over the years and almost all of my hooks have the little rubber stoppers, regardless of brand. I almost never crochet without it.
I just came across your channel. Love your personality and persistence in reviewing crochet products. Your humor is fantastic! I am subscribing and coming back for more! 😆 lol
Hi Alysha great reviews , soo sorry your t shirt got ripped ! I'm glad I was watching alone I'm sure no one would believe I was watching a crochet channel 😂😂😂, I love my ergonomics I couldn't go back to using just my straight thin hooks now for long stretches anyway , love what you do 😊Amanda xx
Don't worry about the shirt. Now I have an excuse to make another one, lol. I don't know if, I told you this, but thank you for always being so supportive of my channel. It doesn't go unrecognized. You are the best!
I love watching your reviews... I have the Boye crochet dude ergonomic holder and love it. I got mine from Hobby Lobby. Only wish it held larger than a K.
I bought some foam and wire hair curler things from the dollar store (6 per pack for $1) and wrapped them around the crochet hook. I have also used hot glue to make a custom handle for a small hook I use for thread crochet. While it's still warm and soft you can form it to fit your fingers.
The blocking pins you gave a review to are also called T-pins or slik pins you wait to use these because they don't rust like the others. A good price at Wal-Mart.❤😀 Denise from VA USA
I recently discovered you and have been binge watching your channel! You are tooo funny, and I love how you share your experience freely and mentor all of us crocheters out there. It is hard for me to hold my hook without a death grip due to Parkinson' disease. I have about 5 of the Boye green/blue hook holders, and I LOVE them! I keep all of my projects with the holders already loaded with the hook, and I slip a "hook marker" (like a stitch marker but with the hook letter attached - I make them myself) on the project so I know what size it should be in case they get separated.
Love these. I have been planning to do wish and Amazon haul review videos but life has gotten busy so haven't gotten around to doing any new videos. But I just love watching yours! Stay blessed ❤❤
I truly enjoyed this video. Do you have any tips for “hookers” that are hurting in the other hand, the ine that holds the project and the working yarn?
Hahahaha girl this may be one of my favorite videos thus far 🤣 I have purchased a few items off of Wish from your last couple haul videos. Your videos are really helpful 💕 I'm hoping to get my shop up and running soon 🥰
You have just made a great PSA for crochet. lol 🤗🤗. Funny and so informative. I like the idea of detachable. I have one addi swing the 5.5. I’d love to have them a$$!! Great review and love your t shirt. Looking forward to your next reviews.
G hooks are always my go to, maybe smaller. Also, I have the Boye crochet dude, even though I like in-line hooks. I use it on my bamboo hooks. It works very well.
I just subscribed, and I love your channel! Your “balls of 🧶 yarn” rating scale is very innovative and unique. It’s first rate, like your channel and sense of humor.
Hi there funny lady, I truly like you, you make me laugh, thank you for that, lol, I haven't read the remarks about the susan bates grips that you reviewed, but I'm here to let you know, I'm 63 years young lol I've been crocheting for 50 years, decades ago I latched on and bought the susan bates hooks, love them, I also bought these susan bates grips it took me a day to figure out how to get the hooks through the grips, go over to your sink, turn on your faucet to warm water put your grip under the warm water saturate the grip totally, put a little tiny bit of dish soap across your hook with the water still running on your grip, insert your hook into your grip, it will go throuh easily, the bigger hooks use the sink and a wash cloth as a platform then push the grip down onto your hook while the water is still running on the grip, worked like a charm for me. Also you can make 2 grips out of one, just cut it right in the middle. The 2 that comes in the package makes 4 grips. I hope this helps, I love these grips, it helps my hand to crochet without pain. Keep up the good work making tutorials, love watching your channel, talk to you again Soon, Peace always
Thank you so much for the tip. I tried my hardest to get it on. I see I'm going to have to soak it to get it just right.I couldn't figure it out without your help, thank you
I love the Boye gadget. I was afraid I wield lose the little inserts for the different size hooks. I put them in an empty pill bottle. Extra bonus. It is hard to lose the hook in the couch or the recliner. It is also big enough to spot on the floor. . My hand no longer hurts and I am left handed. It foes not come apart. I guess it is obvious I love it.
Ha ha ha!! Love it... I had to use something other than soap to put my foam pieces on... I used Vaseline and it worked... I also used clay for a few... Love your reviews!
I just found your channel and I absolutely love it! I especially love the Wish review videos because they are so helpful and you are so real. I love you!
I use a remoldable plastic (like InstaMorph) for my crochet hooks. That way, they are perfectly molded for my hands - and can be remolded any time. It's even better than polymer clay, because you can correct it.
@@KatarinaS. It can be temporary. Remoldable plastic gets soft and kneadable in hot water. But once I have it perfectly molded, why should I remove it?
Great job - I've been eyeballin' some grips for a while. I like the green/blue egg with the washers for when I use any hook smaller then a 4. I've also seen some handmade ones on Etsy, that were wooden or polymer clay that looked nice. I saw another crocheter use the ergonomic right handed wooden one - the price was $30.00 (each) for one size grip and fits only Boye/Bates hooks. Whewww, I think when I desperately need one - I'll learn to make one out of polymer clay.
You make me laugh, i just love your reviews., there so real. Thank you for posting them. Keep your videos comming. Thanks again for making my day girl, YOUR AWSOME!
I know everyone has their preferences for their hooks. I prefer the Boye over Bates as I have found the distance from the flat/thumb holder part to the hook is longer on Boye than the Bates. Perhaps because I have bigger hands? Or as you stated in the blue and green "egg" demo you like to have a little more room on the hook for yarn.
For the second Susan Bates grips, there are two because they fit different sizes. I have the blue one on a 6.0mm hook rn. It is hard to get on and off so i left it. But the blue is for bigger sizes.
Just found your channel. You’re not only informative, but funny, too!! I gasped out loud at the hole in your beloved crochet queen shirt! Did you whip stitch it closed? Still... if you’re like me, that wouldn’t have happened to a shirt you don’t like! Thanks for the product reviews!
I only use Susan Bates hooks since that's what I learned on 15 years ago. I can't seem to get the hang of Boye, Clover, etc. with their bulbous hooks. (SB hooks are no wider than the neck.) Only thing is Bates doesn't make any of the fancy ergo hooks and all of the more economical ergo hooks on Amazon are bulbous like Boye. SMH. Hopefully I'm not the only straight-neck hooker out there and someone will make some good ergo handles for the Susan Bates hooks. I just got a rubber Boye grip so we'll see how that goes on my SB hooks. Thanks for your video! Keep 'em coming!
Thank you! I’m going to get that plastic egg one that works well. I buy ergonomic hooks, but I do have some old Susan Bates hooks I could use it with; I don’t mind a shorter shaft.
I have the needle cushions ... they do work but one double ended needles. Also you have to put the dish soap on the needle, not soapy water. If that helps.
Thanks you for this review- very helpful I just got a boye but the color coding directions were covered up by an amazon stocking and the written ones are so tiny -not like the ones you showed on yours- I’ll have to get my magnifier out to read. i might try tht Lacis one because I do use the tiny steel hooks for thread crochet.
I had one of those boye ergonomic ones and used it with the susan bates hooks all the time and LOVED IT. But I don't need a long hook.. it might be the way I hold it.
Hey, Gurrrrrl, I'm back. On one of your reviews - I bought the Boye ergonomic aluminum crochet handle. The one down side I see of it is - the washers. I wish those had the sizes on them cause you have to eyeball the sizes - yes I know its on the package but what if you don't keep the package or have to put it into a stash container to reference... Anyway, I'm gonna use it for my 5 cause the hook and handle got a separation. Looking into making a new handle for myself.
I've never laughed so hard watching a product review. Much less crochet items
lol, I'm glad I was able to put a smile on your face!
“Okay... don’t get dirty”
“I feel like I should be doing this in private” I haven’t laughed so hard all day!! 😂😂
You’re so cute I love your reviews and energy!! 💫💘💜💗🦋☀️
Thank you so much Sierra ❤️
I just watched that part and I laughed sooo hard!!!!!
I just took my metal hooks and used polymer clay to make a handle on mine. best 3 bucks spent haha
Sounds like a fun experiment coming up😁
That's what I do with my hooks I bought me some polymer clay with different colors and made some handle for it
@@selfhealherbs13ms Does the size still show thru?
@@kathytincler2446 yes I made sure that I can still see the size of it and I did about six of them
@@selfhealherbs13ms I'm glad. A couple of years ago I bought one like that from Etsy not even thinking about that issue so now I'm always having to stick it in a needle/hook sizer. I went back & checked other sellers & sure enough the size is always covered up! I'm sure yours are wonderful! :D
Thanks for doing this. You're informative and entertaining. I admire your energy and enthusiasm. Unless I'm reading it wrong, you haven't posted in over a year. So sad! Hope you're doing well though.
Thanks for doing reviews of items that we have probably all thought about at one time or another. I love watching your reviews.
You're welcome Sheryl.
Omg you lubing the head and shaft of the hooks...I am rolling!!
🤣🤣🤣
That zero skeins review should be 5 yarn barfs! Great video.
That's so funny! I may have to use that one, lol
Most definitely
I mainly use Susan Bates hooks. I have the crochet dude ergo handle also. I pushed some paper towel down in the hole. It helps raise the hook and add that little extra length. It takes a little getting used to but it really does relieve stress on your hand and wrist.
The paper towel idea is genius. That way I can use it with my Susan Bates 🥰🥰🥰
Ergonomic boye you can slide the washer more down before you close and you can use with Susan crochet hooks, works🤗
i know this video is a little older but thank you SO much for making it, i was thinking of getting the susan bates 2 pack you reviewed. now i know that would've been a disaster haha! the pencil grip + rubber band sounds really secure and i'm going to give that a try.
When we were younger, my cousin and I put pencils grips on our crochet hooks. That worked pretty good for us, and the was easy slip them on or stretch them a bit to fit the thicker hooks.
I hopped on Amazon right as you finished and bought the boye crochet dude, as boye are my preferred hook. I really like it a lot for big projects like blankets or shawls. Thank you for the review!👍
I have the Boye handle & wasn't very impressed. I prefer to use silicone sticky pencil grips with rubber bands underneath. Works great!
The great thing about the pencil grip is there are so many. I can lose them and grab another , lol
I Love the pencil grips too.They are awesome ❤😀 Denise from VA USA
Where do you all get them and what brand are they? I'm having trouble finding them, I thought they were a fairly common item.
I love using the Boye adapter set. I have had it for about 6 years, really helps with my carpal tunnel.
Oh my gosh! I bought the SB foam cushions before I saw your review. I got the thing on, but I had to use scissors to cut it off my hook. I took your advise and bought some pencil grips from Dollar Tree. Works just fine. Thank you!
OMGosh! Just found your channel. You are hysterical! "I feel like I should be doing this in private."
The review is much appreciated, but the humor is the best! Thanks for sharing with us, Janet.
Thanks for stopping by my channel Janet. I'm so glad you like it🥰
Hi, I wanted to clarify something about the wood egg thing. Crochet hooks are made of two different types of metal that define their size. Aluminum hooks are the bigger colorful ones. Steel hooks are the silver itty bitty ones. If you notice on the wood egg thing it states for "steel crochet hooks". The may make another size wood egg for the bigger Aluminum ones. I hope this helps.
It does help🥰 thank you so much Valerie
The blue foam cushion works on the steel crochet hooks that are used for crocheting with cotton threads used for making doilies. I personally use it and it really makes a huge difference.
That makes perfect sense because the hooks are so small! Thank you
Little John you're awesome yes you're the queen and months ago I had said that. Your crocheting is unique. So the other day I looked up' I was trying to make a hat and wasn't sure what kind I want to make, so I enter unique crochet hats and what do you know' you're the first one who came up I just thought I'd let you know that, because I think you are unique😍
Thank you so much, you are to kind!. Wow, I came up on unique hat search. Who would have thought!
Thank you for presenting this video. I was impressed with the Boye's crochet hook handle so much, I purchased one and LOVE IT! It works great. Now I can use my Boye Hooks again without my hand spamming.
I love it so much I got a second one, it will arrives tomorrow cheeper than my 1st one with the cyber Monday sale on Amazon for $6.68. A deal!. Walmart is asking $18.87 for the same item. It's for a second hook or emergency useage if the 1st one breaks.
You have such a great personality!! Thank you for posting 🥰
Thank you very much for helping me with the crochet hooks video I am a new crochet learning how to crochet and I need it something like what you were describing for the cushy cook something to make supper so thank you very much you’re a wonderful person and you describe things very very well
I've tried several ergonomic crochet hooks to try and prevent the pain in the side of my hand and wrist, but I've found that changing the way I hold the hook tends to aggravate my wrist even more. I loved your reviews though, because I had the coil-looking one in my Amazon list to try out and you just saved me time, money and possibly whatever I would've broken throwing the hook after trying to get the grip on. 😂
I love your reviews! I always try and guess how many balls of yarn you will give an item. I'm usually right. I'm giving your channel 5 balls of yarn! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the reviews, it saved me a lot of time, and I punched a hole in my glove trying to use Susan Bates cushion.
I found you as looking for advise as a beginner, and I am in the Uk, Loved your review, you really made me laugh too. Thanks
You crack me up but your reviews are very smart & helpful! Tfs :D
Thank you so much
Great reviews. I've been trying to find stuff like this for a couple weeks now. I tried some furls, but they kept breaking on me, because I use hooks that are 4.5mm and smaller, all the way down to .4mm yup. I am working my way down to crochet items for doll houses, so you can imagine how painful that can get. Those tiny metal hooks are not only difficult to hold, but extremely painful after only a few minutes of working non stop. I'm hopeful I will either find a solution, or maybe come up with one on my own. I even just wrapped a bunch of yarn around one of mine once.. It worked, but I could no longer see the size. After a while I forgot which hook it was and had to unwrap it.. heh Thanks so much for your reviews, they are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for the great review and the early morning chuckles!!!
The top is gorgeous. I love the Clover Soft Touch.
I have the boye green and blue (I call it my crochet bobber cause it looks like a fishing bobber) I use it for both boye & susan bates it works great. I have MS & it takes allows me to still be able to crochet
lol, it does look like a fishing bobber! Thats so funny.
The third ergonomic grip you reviewed in this video is on clearance right now at hobby lobby! 😁
I have the blue Susan Bates grips. I only put them on my smaller hooks and Sharpie on the size. Tip: just use the dish soap, put it in the tube and use downward force. I knew it would never come back off. Lol. I just had that thought when I bought them. They do feel good in the hand and make using small hooks easier.
Loved the review and laughed a lot. Made my Saturday morning😂
Thank you so much for watching my review. That's a smart idea to use sharpies
Omg..this video had me lol☺️ I am newly subscribed as I am a beginner crocheter and can’t wait to watch more. Love your personality ❤️❤️
Hi, I soaked the grip in plain water for a few minutes and it slid on fairly easily. Didn't try to take it off. Really enjoyed this.
Are supposed to soak the entire grip? Maybe that's wear I went wrong.
@@LittlejohnsYarn yes I soaked the entire grip.
Hey Girl, I prefer the boye crochet hooks over the susan bates hooks. The working part of the shaft is longer on the boye brand and they have a more tapered point in their hook as compared to susan bates. That boye ergo crochet hook holder is amazing. It made it possible to enjoy the process of crocheting once again. I've bought several over the years and almost all of my hooks have the little rubber stoppers, regardless of brand. I almost never crochet without it.
Why have you had to buy several, how long do they actually last?
I don't hold my hook like most people do so most of those would do me no good.. but, i do enjoy watching your videos.. your a hoot
I just came across your channel. Love your personality and persistence in reviewing crochet products. Your humor is fantastic!
I am subscribing and coming back for more! 😆 lol
❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much. I just have a craft shopping addiction 😅
Hi Alysha great reviews , soo sorry your t shirt got ripped ! I'm glad I was watching alone I'm sure no one would believe I was watching a crochet channel 😂😂😂, I love my ergonomics I couldn't go back to using just my straight thin hooks now for long stretches anyway , love what you do 😊Amanda xx
Don't worry about the shirt. Now I have an excuse to make another one, lol. I don't know if, I told you this, but thank you for always being so supportive of my channel. It doesn't go unrecognized. You are the best!
Love your reviews. Very informative.
Thank you so much Louise.
Enjoy your channel. FYI I have bought a pack of pencil grips in a package at Walmart for .97 cents . They work well.
I love watching your reviews... I have the Boye crochet dude ergonomic holder and love it. I got mine from Hobby Lobby. Only wish it held larger than a K.
Thank you so much!
I bought some foam and wire hair curler things from the dollar store (6 per pack for $1) and wrapped them around the crochet hook. I have also used hot glue to make a custom handle for a small hook I use for thread crochet. While it's still warm and soft you can form it to fit your fingers.
That is such a genius idea!!
That's very creative. Did you get them from $Tree or another $ store?
Loved this review. I’m struggling getting back into crochet and the pain I’m experiencing. Definitely helpful. And you crack me up
The blocking pins you gave a review to are also called T-pins or slik pins you wait to use these because they don't rust like the others. A good price at Wal-Mart.❤😀 Denise from VA USA
I recently discovered you and have been binge watching your channel! You are tooo funny, and I love how you share your experience freely and mentor all of us crocheters out there.
It is hard for me to hold my hook without a death grip due to Parkinson' disease. I have about 5 of the Boye green/blue hook holders, and I LOVE them! I keep all of my projects with the holders already loaded with the hook, and I slip a "hook marker" (like a stitch marker but with the hook letter attached - I make them myself) on the project so I know what size it should be in case they get separated.
I once bought slip on grips for my crochet hooks, yea they didn't slip on. Good review video, haven't seen anyone do one on these products!
It was such a pain to try to get them on and off
You are so fun to watch and listen to!!! You make watching reviews so entertaining! Thanks for taking the time to do these reviews!! :)
Love these. I have been planning to do wish and Amazon haul review videos but life has gotten busy so haven't gotten around to doing any new videos. But I just love watching yours! Stay blessed ❤❤
Thank you. Hey fellow UA-camr 😊 it's difficult finding Crochet related items. Our craft doesn't demand much lol
I truly enjoyed this video. Do you have any tips for “hookers” that are hurting in the other hand, the ine that holds the project and the working yarn?
Very helpful! I was browsing those expensive Furls hooks a couple days agi but now I'm gonna try that Boye handle first!
I'm so happy I could help 🥰
Hahahaha girl this may be one of my favorite videos thus far 🤣
I have purchased a few items off of Wish from your last couple haul videos. Your videos are really helpful 💕
I'm hoping to get my shop up and running soon 🥰
The timing for this video couldn’t be better! I was searching for a grip and saw many of the items you reviewed. Glad I didn’t buy them. Thank you!
I'm glad I could help
New to the community but I love the honest reviews!
You have just made a great PSA for crochet. lol 🤗🤗. Funny and so informative. I like the idea of detachable. I have one addi swing the 5.5. I’d love to have them a$$!! Great review and love your t shirt. Looking forward to your next reviews.
Thank you so much Wendelyn. I like the Addi hooks too, it just too me a while to get used to them
I used the clay too, it is wonderful.
If you do place work with multiple yarnovers, puff stitches or cluster stitches the longer shaft hooks are perfect
Great tip Amanda!
Just found your channel and I must say it's extremely enjoyable to binge watch
You’re very enjoyable to watch. Great review. Thanks
Thank you
Thank you for all your reviews-not to laugh but you made my morning. 👍
Love the review! You're a hoot and make watching and learning fun!
Thank you so much Linda
This popped up on my recommended and I’m so glad it did!
I enjoy your videos I learned a lot since I am New in the crochet world l need to get some of those to help my hands thanks
Welcome to the crochet world🥰 I'm glad I could help
G hooks are always my go to, maybe smaller. Also, I have the Boye crochet dude, even though I like in-line hooks. I use it on my bamboo hooks. It works very well.
I just subscribed, and I love your channel! Your “balls of 🧶 yarn” rating scale is very innovative and unique. It’s first rate, like your channel and sense of humor.
Hi there funny lady, I truly like you, you make me laugh, thank you for that, lol, I haven't read the remarks about the susan bates grips that you reviewed, but I'm here to let you know, I'm 63 years young lol I've been crocheting for 50 years, decades ago I latched on and bought the susan bates hooks, love them, I also bought these susan bates grips it took me a day to figure out how to get the hooks through the grips, go over to your sink, turn on your faucet to warm water put your grip under the warm water saturate the grip totally, put a little tiny bit of dish soap across your hook with the water still running on your grip, insert your hook into your grip, it will go throuh easily, the bigger hooks use the sink and a wash cloth as a platform then push the grip down onto your hook while the water is still running on the grip, worked like a charm for me. Also you can make 2 grips out of one, just cut it right in the middle. The 2 that comes in the package makes 4 grips. I hope this helps, I love these grips, it helps my hand to crochet without pain. Keep up the good work making tutorials, love watching your channel, talk to you again Soon, Peace always
Thank you so much for the tip. I tried my hardest to get it on. I see I'm going to have to soak it to get it just right.I couldn't figure it out without your help, thank you
I have the plastic boye handle with all the different size washers. I love it.
Thank you for this review! I've been looking for something for my 4.25 hook and now I think I have the solution thanks to you!
You are too cute! We have to take care of our hands. I also do hand and wrist exercises. Thanks for sharing I know you saved me some money.
Thank you so much!
I love this video you had me laughing so hard about the luring
Just started watching your channel and love it
Thanks for sharing hugs and love
Really enjoy your reviews!
I love the Boye gadget. I was afraid I wield lose the little inserts for the different size hooks. I put them in an empty pill bottle. Extra bonus. It is hard to lose the hook in the couch or the recliner. It is also big enough to spot on the floor. . My hand no longer hurts and I am left handed. It foes not come apart. I guess it is obvious I love it.
Ha ha ha!! Love it... I had to use something other than soap to put my foam pieces on... I used Vaseline and it worked... I also used clay for a few... Love your reviews!
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Watching the review i really like it, and thank you for it😊
You are so funny!! You definitely need to do more reviews!! Yes on your second review my mind did get dirty with lots of LOL😂😂😂
Those were the craziest instructions,lol!
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I use the boye egg handle with my bates hooks. I just don't put it in the handle as far and it still works. The rubber stopper keeps it in place. 😁
I use a remoldable plastic (like InstaMorph) for my crochet hooks. That way, they are perfectly molded for my hands - and can be remolded any time. It's even better than polymer clay, because you can correct it.
Is this a temporary or permanent solution? Can it be easily removed and reused?
@@KatarinaS. It can be temporary. Remoldable plastic gets soft and kneadable in hot water. But once I have it perfectly molded, why should I remove it?
Great job - I've been eyeballin' some grips for a while. I like the green/blue egg with the washers for when I use any hook smaller then a 4. I've also seen some handmade ones on Etsy, that were wooden or polymer clay that looked nice. I saw another crocheter use the ergonomic right handed wooden one - the price was $30.00 (each) for one size grip and fits only Boye/Bates hooks. Whewww, I think when I desperately need one - I'll learn to make one out of polymer clay.
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I know everyone has their preferences for their hooks. I prefer the Boye over Bates as I have found the distance from the flat/thumb holder part to the hook is longer on Boye than the Bates. Perhaps because I have bigger hands? Or as you stated in the blue and green "egg" demo you like to have a little more room on the hook for yarn.
Looks good for anyone who uses the knife hold to crochet. I have used these before but they don’t work for someone who uses a pencil hold.
For the second Susan Bates grips, there are two because they fit different sizes. I have the blue one on a 6.0mm hook rn. It is hard to get on and off so i left it. But the blue is for bigger sizes.
Just found your channel. You’re not only informative, but funny, too!! I gasped out loud at the hole in your beloved crochet queen shirt! Did you whip stitch it closed? Still... if you’re like me, that wouldn’t have happened to a shirt you don’t like! Thanks for the product reviews!
I only use Susan Bates hooks since that's what I learned on 15 years ago. I can't seem to get the hang of Boye, Clover, etc. with their bulbous hooks. (SB hooks are no wider than the neck.) Only thing is Bates doesn't make any of the fancy ergo hooks and all of the more economical ergo hooks on Amazon are bulbous like Boye. SMH. Hopefully I'm not the only straight-neck hooker out there and someone will make some good ergo handles for the Susan Bates hooks. I just got a rubber Boye grip so we'll see how that goes on my SB hooks. Thanks for your video! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks! Enjoyed all the helpful information!
You're welcome Valerie
Thank you! I’m going to get that plastic egg one that works well. I buy ergonomic hooks, but I do have some old Susan Bates hooks I could use it with; I don’t mind a shorter shaft.
I really like the way it felt in my hands
@@LittlejohnsYarn Thank you! :)
Just don't insert the hook as far into the handle. The rubber stopper holds the hook in place! 😁
@@MissKrisLoves thank you 😊
Love the review great information.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for making this video! I ‘be been looking for ways to make using my steel hooks more comfortable.
I have the needle cushions ... they do work but one double ended needles. Also you have to put the dish soap on the needle, not soapy water. If that helps.
Thanks you for this review- very helpful I just got a boye but the color coding directions were covered up by an amazon stocking and the written ones are so tiny -not like the ones you showed on yours- I’ll have to get my magnifier out to read. i might try tht Lacis one because I do use the tiny steel hooks for thread crochet.
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for the reviews and the fun
Love your reviews! I’ve used the pencil grips & they work pretty good. I get them at the Dollar store...12 for a buck 😁👍
That's a way better deal!!
I had one of those boye ergonomic ones and used it with the susan bates hooks all the time and LOVED IT. But I don't need a long hook.. it might be the way I hold it.
Hey, Gurrrrrl, I'm back. On one of your reviews - I bought the Boye ergonomic aluminum crochet handle. The one down side I see of it is - the washers. I wish those had the sizes on them cause you have to eyeball the sizes - yes I know its on the package but what if you don't keep the package or have to put it into a stash container to reference... Anyway, I'm gonna use it for my 5 cause the hook and handle got a separation. Looking into making a new handle for myself.
I meant to insert a picture of all the washers😔 I forgot. Mine are sitting in the bottom of my craft cup, lol.
I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and find the ergonomic hooks are great!
This is super informative, thank you for this. I just started crocheting and learning a lot from you.
I'm glad I could help
I love watching your videos.. I use polymer clay for handle to make my hooks fit better in my hand ..xx
I have to give that a try, I haven't use polymer clay yet.
I just found your channel recently. I'm enjoying all your great videos. Thank you!:)